Horror moment two swimmers are blown up on Odesa beach after hitting ‘Russian sea mine’

THIS is the terrifying moment two men are blown up by a Russian sea mine after swimming on a beach in Odesa, Ukraine. The horrifying detonation also injured two others after a crowd of beachgoers gathered despite warnings to avoid the coastline. TelegramHorrifying CCTV footage has captured the moment two men are blown up by a Russian sea mine in the popular Odesa beach[/caption] TelegramTwo others were injured in the blast – the second accidental sea mine detonation in a month[/caption] ReutersUkrainian authorities have warned beachgoers to avoid the port town amid fears Russians will target Ukrainian beaches if crowds form[/caption] The footage, shared by Ukrainian media yesterday, shows the Russian mine exploding after the group took a dip in the water. According to Pravda, two men were killed instantly by the blast. Fears over a Russian airstrike on beachgoers had led to a ban on attending the popular Odesa shoreline during the summer. But a city council spokesman said “a group of men'” had “ignored the announced restrictions on visiting the coast and swimming in coastal waters”. Read More In The Sun 'RAPE HOUSE' 'Predator' Benjamin Mendy and pal 'locked victims in rooms before raping them' STAB HORROR Man stabbed to death in front of horrified shoppers near London's Oxford Street “While swimming, an explosion of an unknown explosive device killed two on the spot,” he added. During the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kremlin forces laid mines across the Black Sea. But stormy weather in the months since has caused some of the devastating mines to drift to the coast. The tragic incident comes just months after another swimmer was blown up after hitting a Russian sea mine in Odesa in June. Most read in News KREMLIN PANIC Putin's officials in bid to END Ukraine war by SECRETLY approaching West DOUBLE VISION Two of blind 'mystic' Baba Vanga's 'prophecies' for 2022 'have come true' TREVOR KAVANAGH We can kiss goodbye to the idea Boris will quietly leave the building STORM'S BREWING Flood warning after rain finally falls to end weeks of tinder-dry weather RUDE ARROWS Red Arrows chaos as pilot sacked over 'affair' & 2nd resigns over toxic culture CAVE CLOSED Neighbours of illegal 'man cave' millionaire, 70, tell of relief as he's jailed The 50-year-old man was detonated in front of his horrified family, leading authorities to step up their warnings against visiting the formerly-popular holiday spot. Regional authorities warned: ‘Police urge residents and guests of Odesa region to strictly follow the rules of martial law. “Do not go to the coastal protection zone of the Black Sea, do not swim in the mined sea. “While swimming in the sea in one of the villages of Odesa district, an explosion of an unknown object killed a 50-year-old man in front of his wife, son and friend. Read More on The Sun FAMILY AFFAIR I got DNA test results back after finding out girlfriend might be my SISTER NO KIDDING I’m sick of people giving my kids junk for gifts… I want cash instead “The latter miraculously did not suffer, because he went swimming with the victim.” “Once again, a strict ban on visiting the coast and swimming in the sea are security measures that are life-threatening if neglected.” A report by the Human Rights Watch has estimated thousands of mines have been laid by Putin’s forces since the invasion began in February. US President Joe Biden last week also announced an $89 million aid package to help safely clear Ukrainian coastlines of landmines – adding to the billions he has already sent to the nation. US authorities have admitted that Ukraine is facing “one of the most serious problems with land mines and unexploded ordnance in recent decades.”